Levels and trends of contraceptive use as assessed In 2002

This is the fifth report in the series of publications which examine the prevalence of contraceptive use around the world. It contains data covering 160 countries, including 125 developing countries and 35 developed countries, representing 96 per cent of the world population. The review is based primarily on data obtained from nationally representative sample surveys, and includes two new chapters analysing contraceptive use dynamics and national policies relating to fertility, contraception and population growth.